Although Quiche Loraine had its origins in Germany (“Quiche” comes from the German word “kuchen” which means cake and Loraine is a region in France), it has become one of the true iconic specialties of France. Originally, there was noRead More →
Mahamri and Bharazi are two very popular Eastern African dishes that are often served together. Mahamri is a yeast risen, coconut flavored donut and bharazi is a curried bean and coconut dish that is a high protein source. Make themRead More →
Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa and rises 4,900 meters (16,100 feet.) The mountain is part of the Kilimanjaro National Park and is the destination for many mountain climbers. Climb toRead More →
Impressionism is a style of painting that originated in France in the 1860s. Unlike paintings in the past, the Impressionist artists were more concerned with painting their “impression” of a scene rather than depicting every detail. They studied the effectsRead More →
The making of beads has been a tradition in many cultures since the beginning of time. Although used for adornment, beads can also have spiritual and cultural significance. Beads are still very important in Kenya and Tanzania today. Not onlyRead More →
One of the most recognizable works of Japanese art is Hokusai’s The Great Wave Off Kanagawau often referred to as The Great Wave or simply The Wave. It was first published around 1830 and is the first woodblock print in aRead More →
When you think about Japanese cuisine, chances are your first thoughts will turn to sushi. Sushi is created by wrapping vinegar rice around fish or veggies. Usually seaweed or rice paper wrappers are used to hold the roll together. TheRead More →
Although Castella cake was originally brought to Japan in the 1600s by Portuguese missionaries, it has since become one of Japan’s most popular desserts. There are many variations to the recipe, but the commonality seems to be that they allRead More →
Mime is an acting technique that suggests action or emotion without words by using only gesture, expression and movement. Miming or pantomiming got its start in ancient Greece and was used extensively during the age of silent movies. The artRead More →
Throughout the Cultural Connections units, we will be using a Student Passport to record our time studying each country. There are ready made student passports available for purchase, but they generally come in classroom packs of 12-24. Today we willRead More →
